where can i by a 3 or 4 inch diameter dowel

[hornpout]

i probably could turn one on the lathe i don`t really have a good lathe im trying to make a boiler for a model steam engine i had found one once but the place closed down i want to make another steam engine model it makes it easier for me when the dowel is already round thank`s in advance hournpout

[hughie]

Hmm, never seen a dowel that big, try a garden centre for 100mm posts or Bunnies for posts

[Sawdust Maker]

where are you exactly?

[joe greiner]

I think he's in New Hampshire USA, so no Bunnies. Fence posts are probably pressure treated; not so great for model building.

You don't need a really GOOD lathe to turn a large "dowel," unless the bearings are shot.

Cheers,
Joe

[pugwash]

A wooden rolling pin is about 3"".

[bsrlee]

Some baking and confectioner's suppliers may have large round wooden rollers, I have a couple that my grandfather used to use for rolling out sweets when he had his own manufacturing business.

[hornpout]

thank`s guy`s for the info i`m sure i`l find somthing again thank you